Animal Intelligence: Tool-making does not separate man and animal

People used to believe tool-making once distinguished humans and animals from each other. But this definition no longer applies. Animals have been observed in the wild using a variety of things as tools for their everyday living.

No can opener? How does a monkey open a nut and a vulture open an ostrich egg. No bottled water? How does an elephant maintain a water source. No fishing reel? What does a heron use to lure fish to the surface? Here is a story from CNN that offers some insights into animal intelligence.

Cathy M. Rosenthal

About the Author

Cathy M. Rosenthal has more than 25 years of experience in public relations, communications and humane education in the animal welfare field. She has worked for local humane societies and national humane groups, appearing on hundreds of television and radio news and public affairs programs to address animal issues. She currently is a consultant for local and national animal welfare organizations, writing grants, annual reports and other marketing materials. She is also the author of several children's books about animals.